Ranges

If you're looking to buy a new stove or range, there are some differences between the two appliances. A kitchen stove is an enclosed space that uses fuel to provide heat and is primarily used for cooking. A coal stove is just used for heating a space.

When a cooking stove includes a stovetop, which is a flat cooking surface with burners that can be used for boiling, frying or simmering with pots and pans, it's considered a kitchen range. A kitchen range also has a range oven as part of its design, which is an enclosed appliance used for baking or roasting using baking dishes.

To pick the best range or stove for you and your family, it will help to answer a few basic questions. Do you prefer (and will your home accommodate) an electric stove or a gas stove? What about a duel-fuel range oven that heats the stovetop using gas and the oven using electricity giving you the best of both fuels? Do you need (and will your kitchen accommodate) one of the double-oven ranges that provide extra cooking space for more meal-making flexibility and more efficient cooking for large family meals? 

Some models include innovative features that can make your time in the kitchen easier and more enjoyable. They include smart double-wall ovens that are Wi-Fi connected, allowing you to do things like start the oven remotely, keep cooked food warm until you're ready to eat, get notified when a burner is left on and much more. 

Before buying a new range, make sure to measure the space twice so you only have to install it once. Start by measuring the height, width and depth of the unit. In addition to ensuring the range stove fits, you also want to make sure there's space for doors and hinges to function properly, as well as enough clearance for a power cord for an electric range, and a gas-line connector for a gas or dual-fuel range. If you're installing a slide-in range, it should sit flush with your countertop for a seamless look. If you're installing a freestanding range, the unit is generally the same height as your countertop, though having it abut the counter or cabinets is a personal preference.

Most building codes require a ventilation system for your range. You can choose a charcoal filter to recycle the air, or you may be more interested in the designs of range hoods that collect and vent airborne grease, baking odors, excess moisture and other cooking steam and smoke outside, to improve the air quality in your home, and to make your cooking environment more comfortable. Over-the-range microwaves generally include a range hood, so if you have one, or if you’re considering adding one for additional food prep options, you’ll be covered for ventilation. If not, you can find the hood style that will work best for you whether it’s wall-mount, for an island, under-cabinet, downdraft, or some other. 

Whether it's a range, range hood or over-the-range microwave, we're here to help every step of the way. Through our appliance delivery and haul-away service, our appliance experts can ensure safe delivery, that the appliance gets installed correctly, and they'll take care of recycling it. We also offer In-Home Consultation for appliances. If you have questions or seek advice, we'll come to you at your convenience for free.